Preliminary steps for fruit preservation and processing
Fruit processing and preservation - Preservation of the initial structure
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Preliminary steps for fruit preservation and processing
Fruit processing and preservation - Preservation of the initial structure

Authors : Pierre BRAT, Bernard CUQ

Publication date: December 10, 2007 | Lire en français

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2. Preliminary steps for fruit preservation and processing

From the moment of harvest, protective measures must be taken to ensure that the fruit remains alive and preserves its qualities (in particular, its state of hydration). These are particularly important when the whole fruit is to be marketed fresh, or in the form of ready-to-use plants.

To preserve the original qualities of our products, we need to control harvesting, handling and distribution conditions, as well as storage parameters combining a cold chain and control of relative humidity.

2.1 Essential parameters for fruit preservation during storage

  • Refrigeration

    Immediately after harvest, rapid refrigeration slows down most physiological processes (respiration and sugar consumption,...

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